AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
8,559 km
5,319 miles
REC
Recife
Brazil
Distance
8,559 km
5,319 mi / 4,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Amman
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AQJ REC
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport
IATA Code AQJ REC
ICAO Code OJAQ SBRF
City Aqaba Recife
Country Jordan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Amman America/Recife
Elevation 175 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 -8.130000, -34.920000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Recife (REC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) in Recife, Brazil is 8,559 kilometers (5,319 miles / 4,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:45 in Aqaba, it's 10:45 in Recife. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Recife (REC) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Guararapes - Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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